Dave spoke with both the surgeon from Children's and the doctor today. The doctor still wanted to send Chloe over to Children's to do this "reverse ink test." Instead of sending the ink into her stomach and watching it digest, they would send it up her rear (using pressure) and see how it travels her lower intestines in reverse. If the test was unsucessful and they didn't find a blockage then they would probably try a milk feeding to see what happened. We felt like the milk feeding would be less invasive and without risk so we would rather try that first. The doctor said he'd be comfortable with that course of action and put in the order.
Chloe got 1cc of milk into her belly at 8pm tonight. Please pray with me that she digests the milk and is passes through her intestines unobstructed. This is so important!
The fact that she's gone 5 weeks without food is starting to get the doctors nervous and we're starting to feel the pressure for her digestive system to start working. If this feeding doesn't work then they'll start to get invasive again. I'll be so relieved if that's not necessary. I'm imagining God's hand smoothing her intestinal passageway open and the food digesting out of her stomach and making it's long journey through her system. Please help this happen. I know she can do it!
They'll check at 2am to see how much milk is left in her stomach.
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You have such a brave little girl on your hands! Keep on being her advocate, sometimes it's scary to disagree with a doctor, but ultimately you know your daughter best. Enjoy your little snack, Chloe, I know Mommy worked hard for it! Hugs and Prayers.
ReplyDeletePrayed lots this morning and thought about her through my entire run. Please text or post as soon as you hear anything!!! Love you guys!
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